Robert Rivers Awarded the 2021 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art
June 08, 2021 Robert Rivers, professor of art at the School of Visual Arts and Design, was named the winner of the 2021 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art.
Orlando Sentinel: Florida Prize exhibit opens at Orlando Museum of Art, highlights Sunshine State artists
June 07, 2021 UCF professor Robert Rivers is among the finalists and is the overall Florida Prize winner for 2021. The exhibition is on view from June 4 – August 22 at the Orlando Museum of Art.
John Norton ’20MA Tackles Tragedy Through Theatre
June 02, 2021 John Norton ’20MA, a former Theatre UCF graduate student, has been awarded a Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Award for his play Triggered.
The American Association of Ukrainian Studies Honors Book by Vladimir Solonari
May 06, 2021 The American Association of Ukrainian Studies awarded honorable mention to Vladimir Solonari’s book, A Satellite Empire: Romanian Rule in Southwestern Ukraine, 1941-1944. Solonari is an associate professor of history and his research focuses on the policy of ethnic cleansing in World War II Romania.
Staff Awards Recognize Dedication and Exemplary Service
April 29, 2021 The annual college staff awards recognize employees who have delivered exemplary service to the college and UCF.
CAH Faculty Members Receive Tenure and Promotion in 2021
April 26, 2021 In 2021, 28 arts and humanities faculty members received promotion or tenure to recognize their dedication to the university.
2021 Founders’ Day Awards Honor Excellence in the Arts and Humanities
April 07, 2021 Faculty members from across the college were honored for the 2021 Founders’ Day Honors Convocation, which recognizes UCF faculty members and students from across disciplines for their academic achievements, contributions and tenures.
Reach for the Stars Honorees Pushing the Boundaries of Earth and Space
April 07, 2021 Five faculty members were recognized for their outstanding research and creative activity, including Mel Stanfill, assistant professor of English and Texts and Technology.
Meet the 2021 Pegasus Professors
April 07, 2021 Five UCF faculty members have been chosen for the 2021 Pegasus Professor award, including Luis Martínez-Fernández, associate professor of history.
2021 Founders’ Day Honorees
April 07, 2021 The annual recognition celebrates the outstanding academic achievements of our faculty members and students.
CAH Alumna Named National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow
April 01, 2021 A record-breaking 16 UCF students and alumni, including a CAH alumna, were named National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellows this year.
OUC Installs Student-Designed Sculpture at Exploria Stadium
March 18, 2021 After much anticipation, the student-designed solar sculpture has been installed by OUC at Exploria Stadium, home of Orlando City Soccer and Orlando Pride.
5 Questions with Sam Waters, USPS Employee of the Month for January 2021
March 16, 2021 As the USPS Employee of the Month for January 2021, Sam Waters has made a name for himself as the first person to go the extra mile for students, faculty and staff.
2 CAH Students Named Recipients of the Order of Pegasus
March 10, 2021 UCF has named 23 students, including 2 CAH students, as recipients of the Order of Pegasus, the university’s most prestigious student award.
4 CAH Faculty Members Named 2021 Women’s History Month Honorees
March 10, 2021 Each March, Faculty Excellence honors 31 women for their impact on students and UCF’s campus community. This year, four CAH faculty members are among the honorees.
Students Receive Africana Studies Scholarships and Dining Awards
March 10, 2021 Jamar Miller, Jasmine Harris, Jordan Feld and Jae Olivia Noel recently received scholarships from the Africana Studies program for the Spring 2021 semester.
SVAD Students Win Big at the AAF Orlando’s American Advertising Awards
March 04, 2021 UCF School of Visual Arts and Design students have been named winners of the AAF Orlando’s American Advertising Awards or “Addys.”
2 CAH Alumni Named 30 Under 30 Alumni Award Winners
February 23, 2021 The 2021 class, including two College of Arts and Humanities graduates, will be honored in a celebratory event later this spring.
History Alumnus Wins Award for Outstanding Master’s Thesis
February 16, 2021 This year’s recipient of the Award for Outstanding Master’s Thesis is Matt Patsis ’14 ’20MA, for his thesis examining the service of African American soldiers during World War I in comparison with the service of French Colonial soldiers from Africa.
Kendra Gilbertson Receives Pegasus Advisor Award
February 12, 2021 Kendra Gilbertson, academic advisor in the College of Arts and Humanities, is the 2021 Pegasus Advisor Award recipient. This annual award recognizes an advisor who champions student success.